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Mass Extinction Timeline Garrett Q

  • Ordovician Extinction
    439 BCE

    Ordovician Extinction

    Over 439 Million Years ago over 86% of the world's Population was wiped out. Scientists believe it was due to Glaciation and Falling Sea Levels.
  • Late Devonian Extinction
    364 BCE

    Late Devonian Extinction

    Scientists estimate that over 364 Million Years ago the World lost 75% of its Population. Giant land plants were thought to have caused this extinction as their deep roots released nutrients into the oceans. This nutrient rich water drained the water of oxygen killing everything that needed water to live.
  • Permian-Triassic Extinction
    251 BCE

    Permian-Triassic Extinction

    This extinction occurred over 251 Million years ago leaving over 96% of the world's population dead. This extinction was caused by an enormous Volcanic Eruption that wiped out almost everything in its path.
  • Triassic-Jurassic Extinction
    214 BCE

    Triassic-Jurassic Extinction

    This extinction happened between 199-214 Million years ago and wiped out several species of Jurassic dinosaurs and other species living in that timeframe. This extinction was caused by asteroid impact as said by many scientists.
  • Cretaceous-Paleogene Extinction
    65 BCE

    Cretaceous-Paleogene Extinction

    This was the end of the Jurassic creatures known as the Dinosaurs. They were killed by a number of things including Volcanic activity, Asteroid impact, and Climate change. This happened over 65 million years ago on the earth.